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Title: History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive work that details the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, focusing on significant battles and the individuals involved. It likely covers the siege of Mexico City, highlighting the military strategies employed by Hernán Cortés and the fierce resistance from the Aztec forces led by Guatemozin. The opening portion introduces the context of the siege, indicating an intense period of conflict where Cortés and his men faced continuous attacks from the Aztec forces as they attempted to secure their foothold in the capital. It describes the strategies employed by both Cortés and the Aztecs, including the defeat of an Indian flotilla by the Spanish fleet and the challenges encountered as the Spaniards engaged in brutal assaults on the city. The resilience of the Aztecs is prominently portrayed as they defend their city with courage despite overwhelming odds and mounting desperation brought on by famine and despair. The narrative sets the stage for the unfolding crisis, illustrating the high stakes and human costs of the confrontation between these two civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859
EBook No.: 59832
Published: Jun 28, 2019
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547
Subject: Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive work that details the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, focusing on significant battles and the individuals involved. It likely covers the siege of Mexico City, highlighting the military strategies employed by Hernán Cortés and the fierce resistance from the Aztec forces led by Guatemozin. The opening portion introduces the context of the siege, indicating an intense period of conflict where Cortés and his men faced continuous attacks from the Aztec forces as they attempted to secure their foothold in the capital. It describes the strategies employed by both Cortés and the Aztecs, including the defeat of an Indian flotilla by the Spanish fleet and the challenges encountered as the Spaniards engaged in brutal assaults on the city. The resilience of the Aztecs is prominently portrayed as they defend their city with courage despite overwhelming odds and mounting desperation brought on by famine and despair. The narrative sets the stage for the unfolding crisis, illustrating the high stakes and human costs of the confrontation between these two civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859
EBook No.: 59832
Published: Jun 28, 2019
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547
Subject: Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.